Wilmington, NC Housing Market
Market data powered by Zillow Research. Last updated: 2026-04-02
Wilmington, NC offers balanced conditions for buyers.
- •Prices are essentially flat (-1.1% YoY) — good negotiating leverage for buyers.
- •Price-to-rent ratio: 21.4 — renting may be more affordable in the near term.
Median Home Value
$434,356
ZHVI
Year-over-Year
-1.1%
Price change
5-Year Change
+42.7%
Since 2021
Median Rent
$1,690/mo
ZORI
Active Listings
90
For sale
State Avg
$331,413
North Carolina
Home Value Trends
5-year Zillow Home Value Index for Wilmington, NC vs. state and national averages.
Rent Data
Median Rent
$1,690/mo
Rent YoY Change
+1.4%
Other Markets in North Carolina
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